Mercer County - Princeton - Festival of Trees @ Morven

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Festival of Trees


Festival of Trees is an annual highlight of the holiday season showcasing a juried collection of  trees and mantles displayed throughout the museum’s galleries, upstairs and down. This year’s theme invites visitors to enjoy the newly reimagined first and second floor galleries, featuring trees inspired by 18th through 20th century decor. Area designers, artists, garden clubs, businesses, and non-profit organizations will adorn all of the Museum’s galleries, including the second floor, with exquisite and whimsical holiday decorations. Docents will be available to answer questions, no formal tours are given during the Festival.
Festival of Trees is open to the public during regular museum hours. No reservations are required. Museum ticket must be purchased to enter museum. 
Please note: During Festival of Trees, no formal tours of the museum are given, but docents are available to answer any questions.
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We are excited to announce the 2018 Festival of Trees Winners! Thank you to all the decorators who participated and to everyone who visited Morven and voted for their favorite holiday display!

JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS!

1st place: Woodland Wonders, decorated by West Trenton Garden Club
2nd place: Christmas Traditions From Around the World, decorated by Keris Tree Farm + Christmas Shop
3rd place: A Red, White, and Blue National Celebration, decorated by Garden Club of Princeton
From left to right: West Trenton Garden Club, Keris Tree Farm + Christmas Shop, and Garden Club of Princeton
From left to right: West Trenton Garden Club, Keris Tree Farm + Christmas Shop, and Garden Club of Princeton
An annual celebration of the season showcasing unique holiday trees and decorative displays from November 27, 2019–January 5, 2020.

Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Festival Of Trees included with Regular Admission $10.00; Free for Friends of Morven

2019 FESTIVAL OF TREES EXHIBITORS:

TREES:
Contemporary Garden Club
The Garden Club of Princeton
Green Haven Garden Center
Keris Tree Farm & Christmas Shop
Morven Museum & Garden
Mount Laurel Garden Club
Stony Brook Garden Club
West Trenton Garden Club
MANTELS:
Hiltonia Association
Historical Society of Princeton
Princeton University Press

2019 FESTIVAL OF TREES SPONSORS:

SUSTAINER:
Ronica A. Bregenzer, Architect, LLC.
BENEFACTOR:
The Bank of Princeton
Baxter Construction
Capital Health
PNC Wealth Management

FESTIVAL OF TREES HOLIDAY PARTY

Thursday, December 5, 2019, 5:30 ‒ 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Festival of Trees Co-Chairs:
Colleen Goggins
Carolyn & John Healey
Rachel & Mark Herr
Lisa & Michael Ullmann

Festivities in the Morven Mansion & Stockton Center
Valet Parking • Live Music • Buffet Dinner • Cocktails
Ticket Levels:
  • Angel  $10,000 (10 Holiday Party tickets and a private, curator-led tour of Dreaming of Utopia: Roosevelt, New Jersey, opening November 2019)
  • Advocate $5,000 (4 Holiday Party tickets and a private, curator-led tour of Dreaming of Utopia: Roosevelt, New Jersey, opening November 2019)
  • Sustainer  $2,000 per person
  • Benefactor $1,000 per person
  • Patron $500 per person
  • Supporter $250 per person
Location: 55 Stockton St, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA

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